Energy Storage

Numat is an industrial-scale manufacturer of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and implements MOFs into existing products and processes.

GeoPura is a UK-based supplier of distributed hydrogen fuel cell generators for off-grid power. Its key product, the HPU (Hydrogen Power Unit), has a variety of applications, including EV (electric vehicle) charging. IDTechEx spoke with CEO Andrew Cunningham to find out about fuel cell based power generation and EV charging.

LeydenJar Technologies are a Dutch company looking to commercialise their silicon anode technology.

This premium article explores metal organic framework (MOF) manufacturing methods and pricing considerations.

This premium article discusses cell chemistry, solid-state, and sodium-ion impact on fire protection.

Electric vehicle (EV) fire safety continues to be a critical topic. Data continues to support the fact that EVs are less likely to catch fire than internal combustion engine vehicles. However, as a new technology, EVs get more press, and besides, even a very low occurrence rate still poses significant risks to vehicle occupants and surroundings.

Babcock & Wilcox is an American energy technology and service provider, with international operations. The company is headquartered in Ohio, US. This profile focuses on the company's chemical looping combustion and chemical looping hydrogen technologies.

Thursday 22 February 2024 - Discuss the key components of a PEM fuel cell, including their purpose, form factor, and possible material choices; Highlight innovations in alternative materials and manufacturing processes with respect to the incumbents and the impact of proposed regulations; Outline key technology trends for materials, including the driving forces behind these trends; Overview of the PEM fuel cell market within the context of the broader fuel cell electric vehicle market

Discussion and analysis on suitability of different TES technologies for decarbonizing industrial heating, including relevant industry sectors, temperature requirements, types of heat, comparisons to electrification, and examples of relevant TES projects.

Electromagnetic interference shielding is becoming more adapted to the meet demands of growing communications technology. Personal devices are everywhere. As they get thinner, the components in each device are getting closer together, and EMI shielding is becoming well-known as the mastermind.

Immaterial is a UK-based start-up that manufactures shaped monolithic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Storedot are an Israeli company developing Li-ion cell technologies focussed on the use of high silicon content anodes.

Alakai, based in Boston, MA, US was founded in 2017, initially serving the flight recorder market. The company pivoted to vehicle development and operated in stealth until November 2022. The company is developing a five-seater, fixed rotor hydrogen powered electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft (named Skai) and is currently in the FAA certification process.

Thursday 29 February 2024 - An overview of the need for fire protection materials; Thermal management strategies and cell-to-pack battery structure; Options and examples for fire protection materials in OEMs; The impact of sodium-ion and solid state batteries on EV safety and material needs; Fire protection material benchmarking; Market share predictions

IDTechEx's new report, "Future Automotive Technologies 2024-2034: Applications, Megatrends, Forecasts", highlights the biggest changes coming to cars over the next ten years. Electrification will change what powers cars, and automation will change how they are driven, but one of the biggest opportunities is connectivity and software definition, which will change how cars are monetized.

GDI are a US-based company developing 100% silicon anodes for Li-ion batteries.

thyssenkrupp nucera AG is a joint venture company between thyssenkrupp AG and Industrie De Nora S.p.A. (De Nora). The company, formerly known as thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers, manufactures and supplies chlor-alkali electrolyzers that are used in the production of chlorine-based chemicals, as well as water electrolyzer systems for the production of green hydrogen. This company profile focuses on its offering for green hydrogen production.

Atomis is a Japanese start-up manufacturing porous materials such as metal-organic frameworks.

With the growing hydrogen economy, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are the subject of ongoing innovation, especially in terms of materials development. Dominant incumbent materials are seen for certain components, but alternative competitive options are emerging, and the technology landscape is beginning to shift.